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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.28, 183.86 and 88.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.28, 183.86 and 88.46 is: 122.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.28 : 183.86 = 88.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.28/183.86 = 88.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.28x = 183.86 × 88.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.28x = 16,264.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,264.26/133.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.03

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